Carry-in Meal and Meeting for Business / April 7th
Gather with F(f)riends at the rise of worship this First Day for an always delicious carry-in meal, followed by Meeting for Business at 1:00 p.m.
Challenging Racism / May 03, 2023
What is your sphere of influence? Everybody has one. Think about it – do you sit on a board, a neighborhood association, committees, or have relationships with people who are in the position to make policy decisions? You may think you do not have the formal authority to make changes in policies that can affect racial equity. Maybe you don’t. But you still have influence. Just as “thoughts and prayers” aren’t enough, being friendly and…
Racial Equity Institute Online and Local In-Person Sessions / May – June 2023
Learn about racism in its institutional and structural forms: attend a Racial Equity Insitute (REI) session! Based here in Greensboro, REI facilitates two main programs: a three-hour Groundwater Presentation and a two-day Phase One workshop. Both are being offered over Zoom and in person. The Groundwater Presentation is an introduction to racial equity, using stories and data to present a perspective that racism is fundamentally structural in nature. The Groundwater metaphor is designed to help…
Urge Congress to Support Global Climate Assistance / May 3, 2023
The world is facing growing devastation from our changing climate. These impacts have far reaching effects—compounding the ongoing global food crisis and driving political and economic instability. Even though the United States is one of the biggest historic contributors of greenhouse gases, it is the countries with far fewer resources that are bearing the brunt of this climate crisis. This is a moral issue. Urge Congress to support global climate assistance! Write Congress As a…
Explore Civil Rights History & Contemporary Human Rights / June 27 – July 2, 2023
Carolina Friends School is offering the Beloved Community Journey June 27-July 2. With other thoughtful F/friends, explore civil rights history and contemporary human rights issues in Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, Tuskegee, and Atlanta. https://www.cfsnc.org/extended-learning/adult-enrichment/bcjourney Please let me know if you have questions, and thanks so much for your consideration–we’d love to have New Garden Friends Meeting members join us! Anthony L. Clay [he/him/his (Why?)], Director and Chief Imagination Officer 4809 Friends School Road | Durham, NC…
Epistle from the Most Recent Gathering of Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns / May 3, 2023
Members of Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns gathered online for our Midwinter Gathering from Friday, February 17th, through Monday, February 20th, 2023. More than 150 people registered from all over North America and from Honduras, Australia, Sweden, Costa Rica, and England. Some Friends were attending their first FLGBTQC gathering; some had been involved for 40 years or more. Though age is difficult to discern over Zoom, we felt blessed to have…
Mississippi River for the People of Vietnam Begins Soon / June 2023
Dear Friends, You may be familiar with the projects of Madison Quakers, Inc. For the past thirty-one years, we have been doing humanitarian work with the people of Vietnam—building schools, drilling wells, sponsoring loan funds, and other projects in rural communities. To do this work we have raised funds from generous donors across the United States. Here is some news about an exciting project I will be undertaking later this year to raise funds for…
Religious Education / May 03, 2023
Dear Friends, Happy May! We have a few special events this month, including Mother’s Day on May 14th. It has been our tradition at New Garden Friends Meeting to dedicate children to our community on both Mother’s and Father’s day. If you are interested in having your child dedicated (at any point- it does not need to be Mother’s/Father’s Day), please email me so that we can make arrangements to do so. Recognition Sunday is…
Upcoming Memorials / May 3, 2023
Jonathan Mooneyham Saturday, May 6, 2:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting Please call the NGFM office if you would like a Zoom invitation to Jonathan’s funeral. Nancy Ratledge Graveside Service, Sunday, May 21, 1:30 p.m. Ruth Mavronikolas Saturday, June 3 / New Garden Friends Meeting Bob & Reba Benbow TBD
First Day at New Garden Friends Meeting / May 07, 2023
Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / 9:00 a.m. Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / 11:00 a.m.* • Worshipful Music • Welcome • Announcements • Congregational Hymn • Reading • Special Music • Message • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light * Friends are also welcome to join the service online either through Facebook Live (view only) https://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting or on Zoom. Carry-In Meal / 12:00 p.m. Meeting for Business / 1:00 p.m.